Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

A preteen's life turns upside down when he befriends the new girl in school and they imagine a whole new fantasy world to escape reality.

Director:

Gabor Csupo

Writers:

Jeff Stockwell (screenplay), David Paterson (screenplay)

Stars:

Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel

6 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Josh Hutcherson	...	Jess Aarons
AnnaSophia Robb	...	Leslie Burke
Zooey Deschanel	...	Ms. Edmunds
Robert Patrick	...	Jack Aarons
Bailee Madison	...	May Belle Aarons
Kate Butler	...	Mary Aarons
Devon Wood	...	Brenda Aarons
Emma Fenton	...	Ellie Aarons
Grace Brannigan	...	Joyce Aarons
Latham Gaines	...	Bill Burke
Judy McIntosh	...	Judy Burke
Patricia Aldersley	...	Grandma Burke
Lauren Clinton	...	Janice Avery
Isabelle Rose Kircher	...	Carla
Cameron Wakefield	...	Scott Hoager

Storyline

Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school, so he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences, including that she's rich, he's poor, and she's a city girl, he's a country boy, the two become fast friends. Together, they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants and rule as king and queen. This friendship helps Jess cope with the tragedy that makes him realize what Leslie taught him.

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Plot Keywords:

reality | imagination | bully | friend | troll | 

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Taglines:

Discover a place that will never leave you, and a friendship that will change you forever.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements including bullying, some peril and mild language

Details

Official Sites:

Gemini Film [Russia] Official site

Country:

USA New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brücke nach Terabithia

Filming Locations:

New Zealand

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$28,536,717 (USA) (16 February 2007)

Gross:

$82,234,139 (USA) (22 June 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walden Media, Hal Lieberman Company, Lauren Levine Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Robert Patrick was keen to be in the movie as he wanted to make a film that his children could watch.

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Goofs

When Jess is pouring the paint into the creek/river, the first shot shows the current taking the paint away to his right. The second shot shows the current taking the paint away to his left.

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Quotes

Bill Burke: You know, the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. That's Teddy Roosevelt said that, not me.

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Crazy Credits

Typo at the ending credits (from 90:38 to 95:11 on the DVD). At 94:13 (where it is mentioned in the actors' commentary), a drawing in the background of a Squogre is labeled "Squorge".

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Connections

Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Bridge to Terabithia (2013)

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Soundtracks

Happy Birthday
Written by Mildred J. Hill (as Mildred Hill) and Patty S. Hill (as Patty Hill)

User Reviews

Major Hit Brewing

Saw the premiere and the movie has all the earmarks of a major hit. You never know for sure with American audiences but this is a very beautiful and engaging film. It REALLY outclasses any number of recent movies marketed at kids and it is one of the few I've seen that shows honest portrayals of both children and adults. No one, not even the bullies, is a stereotype or caricature. The novel is a masterpiece, but this film holds its own. With so many films, you walk out, whether amused or annoyed, and soon forget most of what you saw. Not so with Bridge--it stays with you, as it should. Go and enjoy...and then pass the word.